Final training at the Olimpico ahead of Italy vs. Greece, Tonali called up

The Brescia midfielder will join the squad after starting for the Under-21s against Ireland. Mancini to speak at 17:00 CEST

Friday, October 11, 2019

Final training at the Olimpico ahead of Italy vs. Greece, Tonali called up

Tomorrow, Roberto Mancini’s side will face Greece at 20:45 CEST with the aim of mathematically securing qualification for EURO 2020. Top of Group J thanks to six wins from six matches (a record for Italy in European Championship qualification), a win would be enough for Italy tomorrow to book a place in the finals with three matches to spare.

At 17:30 CEST, the side will train at the Stadio Olimpico following Roberto Mancini’s press conference. Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali will also join the squad after starting yesterday in Dublin as the Under-21 National Team drew 0-0 with Ireland in European Championship qualifying.

National Team schedule (all times CEST)

Friday 11 October
17:00 – Press conference
17:30 – Training at the Stadio Olimpico

Saturday 12 October
20:45 - Italia vs. Grecia at the Stadio Olimpico. Following the match, a meeting with the press and subsequent journey back to the hotel

Sunday 13 October
11:30 - Training (behind closed doors)

Monday 14 October
10:30 – Chartered flight from Rome to St. Gallen (Switzerland)
18:00 – Press conference
18:30 – Training at the Rheinpark Stadion - Vaduz

Tuesday 15 October
20:45 – Liechtenstein vs. Italy at the Rheinpark Stadion – Vaduz. Following the match, a meeting with the press and subsequent journey back to the hotel

Wednesday 16 October
10:00 – Chartered flight from St.Gallen to Milan Malpensa (11:10) and then journey to Rome (13:00)